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Troy Rosario eager to be back with Gilas in game against Japan after scary fall

Troy Rosario’s should help Gilas match-up with Japan’s big men, especially after the national team was crushed on the boards by the Boomers during their game. Jerome Ascano

TROY Rosario just couldn’t believe he’ll be back this quick and get to suit up anew for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup qualifiers.

Rosario was named by coach Chot Reyes as part of his 12-man roster for its game against Japan on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

And to think he didn’t look like he was capable of coming back this early in the aftermath of the nasty fall he suffered during TnT Katropa’s PBA Philippine Cup game against Phoenix almost three weeks ago.

“Siyempre masaya kasi after nung nangyari sa akin, eto nakabalik pa ako,” said the TnT big man on Saturday after getting his first full practice with the national team.